Lucky Monkey Tattoo Parlour is owned and operated by award-winning rocker and PR doll: Dana Forrester. Opened in February 2002 in downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Lucky Monkey has inked and pierced numerous high profile clients including Eddie Spaghetti (The Supersuckers), Darren McCarty  (Detroit Red Wings), Jazz drummer Terri Lyne Carrington (Herbie Hancock/Arsenio Hall Show), the notorious Kim Mathers, Koffin Kats, Vinnie (Sponge/Crud/The Orbitsuns), Spike from channel 955's Mojo In The Morning show, Wrestler Eddie Venom, and thousands of other satisfied customers. Embracing a passion for art and music, Lucky Monkey curated "Live Free or Die: The Art of Tattoo" at the CPOP Gallery (Detroit), in addition to sponsoring many high profile events (Reverend Horton Heat, Theatre Bizarre, Monroe Street Fair).

 

Talented tattoo artists Brian Massey, Jesse Stark, Steve Flores, and Brian Finn, along with piercer Sarah Hipel, and "the coolest shop guy ever" - Casey Jones, are dedicated to performing the highest level of customer service and artistry.

 

Additionally, all  Lucky Monkey Tattoo artists and body piercers are certified in Bloodborne Pathogens (Disease and Infection Control).

 

Lucky Monkey Tattoo is an officially licensed body art facility by the State of Michigan's Department of Community Health.

 

 

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